The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is the smallest of the five US Armed Services Academies and is a four year accredited college program. The USCGA provides an environment renowned for academic excellence and for the development of leaders. At the Coast Guard Academy, students receive rigorous professional training that prepares them for meaningful Coast Guard … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Reserve Enlisted Benefits
Members of the Coast Guard Reserve are paid for all time spent training or deployed. Reservists also receive most of the same benefits as full-time Coast Guard members, including tuition support, training and plenty of time on the water. Combine travel, career training and strength of character to see why the Coast Guard can be so rewarding. Coast Guard Reserve Enlisted … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Education Benefits
The Coast Guard provides many avenues for education assistance and training while serving your country. The Coast Guard Institute is responsible for ensuring that officers, enlisted personnel and reservists are adequately educated and trained to perform their assigned duties. They are also the central point of contact for service members that want to continue their … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program
The Toys for Tots program began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks was tasked by his wife with the job of delivering a handmade doll to a deserving child. When he couldn't find a charitable organization to facilitate the transfer of the doll, he started his own. Since that time, Toys for Tots has been delivering toys to children who would otherwise not have such a joyous holiday … [Read more...]
TRICARE
The Department of Defense provides excellent and affordable health care for members of all U.S. Military branches. Before the 1980's there were a couple of methods for health care delivery. Military members received treatment at military medical facilities, and retirees and family members received free treatment (space available) at military medical facilities, or could use a … [Read more...]